Does your municipality have a project, initiative, or experience they would like to share with RMA members at the upcoming fall 2024 convention? We want to hear about it! In preparation for the Fall 2024
To improve reporting on resolution advocacy, the RMA is releasing a monthly bulletin highlighting recent actions undertaken on select active resolutions The Monthly Resolution Update Bulletin is a way of routinely highlighting a selection of
The pilot allows for partial reclamation of some well sites The Reduced Well Site Pilot program is now being administered by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. The program is designed to allow well site operators
The Victim Services Update outlines RMA concerns with the Government of Alberta’s regionalization of victim services The RMA has become aware of further details regarding the regionalization of victim services and continues to have concerns
The Government of Alberta is gathering input for the development of a draft Alberta Wildfire Mitigation Strategy In response to more frequent and extreme fire activity, Canadian wildfire management agencies are limited with what existing
The resource, which includes an overview and frequently asked questions are intended to provide members with the details they need to understand Bill 22 and what it means for healthcare in their municipality In May
The question guide is intended to provide members with an overview of Bill 11 and key questions they can ask MLAs and other provincial decision-makers On May 16, 2024, the Government of Alberta passed Bill
It’s that time of year when the weather changes and we start making plans for the summer. This is the best time to ensure that your festivals, parades, and markets are well-planned and the proper
The RMA seeking member input to assist in negotiations for the renewal of the CAP Levy regulations The Community Aggregate Payment Levy (CAP Levy) Regulation was introduced in 2006 and enables municipalities to impose a
Bill 21 makes changes to provincial and municipal responsibilities during an emergency event Bill 21, The Emergency Statutes Amendment Act has received third reading in the Alberta legislature. The RMA provided an initial analysis of
RMA’s wildfire working group held their initial meeting In response to resolution 7-23F: Strategy for Management of Wildland Fires Outside the Forest Protection Area, the RMA has created a wildfire working group (WWG). The WWG
The RMA is strongly committed to providing the best possible service to our members. With that in mind, we are happy to announce that the RMA Insurance Risk Advisor team is moving forward with a
The amendments do little to address problematic elements of the bill, as Cabinet could still remove councillors or repeal bylaws for virtually any reason On May 23, 2024, the Minister of Municipal Affairs introduced two
Nisku, AB, May 24, 2024 – Yesterday, the Minister of Municipal Affairs introduced amendments to Bill 20: Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024. The amendments are intended to address concerns expressed by the RMA and
The GOA has introduced legislation that will lay the groundwork for the transition to a four-pillar health care system In November 2023, the Premier of Alberta and the Minister of Health announced a significant restructuring
Sessions from Energy Futures Lab seek to gather input from rural municipalities on Alberta’s Electricity Future. Alberta’s Electricity Future, an initiative of the Energy Futures Lab (EFL), is working with stakeholders across Alberta to envision
